The dental industry is a fascinating space with regional and national dental service organizations growing rapidly.
Below is a list of 10 leaders who have made a positive impact on their organizations and have their sights set on future growth.
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Erik Strang. CFO and Co-founder of Oakpoint (Raleigh, N.C.). Mr. Strang has been CFO at Oakpoint since co-founding the DPO in 2019. He has more than 20 years of experience dealing with mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Strang recently helped the company surpass the 40-practice milestone.
Gary Giegerich. President and CEO of Alta Smiles (Fort Washington, Pa.). Mr. Giegerich has been the president and CEO of Alta Smiles since 2018. He is skilled in strategic planning, developing new businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Alta Smiles has practices across Pennsylvania.
Gabriele Maycher. CEO of GEM Dental Experts (British Columbia, Canada). Ms. Maycher is the CEO of GEM Dental Experts. She has more than 17 years as a practice manager and consultant for dental offices. Ms. Maycher is also a dental hygienist.
Hoss Said. President and CEO of Massoumi Dental Corporation (Chula Vista, Calif.). Mr. Said has been the president and CEO of Massoumi Dental Corporation since 2013. He is skilled in business development, contract negotiations and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Said also serves as vice president of Children's Primary Dental Group.
Kevin Hunt. Vice President of Supply Chain of InterDent (Inglewood, Calif.). Mr. Hunt has been the vice president of supply chain of InterDent since 2022. He is skilled in supply chain management, value analysis and purchasing negotiations. Prior to his current role with InterDent, Mr. Hunt served as director of supply chain and support services at Neighborhood Health Center in Portland, Ore.
Jack Young. Co-CEO and Founder of Cherry Tree Dental (Madison, Wis.). Mr. Young has been co-CEO of Cherry Tree Dental since founding the company in 2006. He leads the strategy, business development and recruiting efforts for the company. Mr. Young has experience in business planning, finance and start-up companies.
David Zarabi, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Midwood Orthodontics (New York City). Dr. Zarabi is the owner and a practicing dentist at Midwood Orthodontics. He has more than 20 years of experience with orthodontics at his practice. Dr. Zarabi is skilled in speed braces, incognito-lingual braces, 3D imaging and Invisalign.
Mojdeh Abbasian, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Sorrento Dental Care (San Diego). Dr. Abbasian is the owner and dentist of Sorrento Dental Care. She is skilled in cosmetic, restorative and sedation dentistry. Dr. Abbasian is also a member of the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the San Diego County Women Dental Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Jerome Austriaco, DDS. Multipractice Owner and Dentist of Aspen Dental (Chicago). Dr. Austriaco is a multipractice owner partnered with Aspen Dental. He has been partnered with the DSO since 2011 but has been practicing dentistry since 1988. Dr. Austriaco has eight dental offices across Illinois affiliated with Aspen Dental.
Jun Bae, DDS. Owner and Dentist of Family Dentistry of Maryland (Laurel). Dr. Bae is the owner and head dentist at all three Family Dentistry of Maryland offices. He has more than 20 years of experience practicing general dentistry. Dr. Bae is also a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.